Bird Watching in Switzerland in Vaud

Enter the animal kingdom a few minutes from Lausanne!

The skiing and hiking areas in Rougemont are known for their gentle slopes, among other things. Not so the La Videmanette mountain surrounding the “le Rubi” limestone stack. This a a genuine alpine area.

Ballons du Léman offers several exceptional hot-air balloon flights, from discovery flights to fondue tastings on board a balloon or high-altitude flights. They operate all year round in French-speaking Switzerland.

Resurgence where the Orbe rises out of the mountain into its stony, very green riverbed. You can see the resurgence and the entrance to the riverbed, as well as a wild, natural environment. The discovery of the Vallorbe caves took place via this resurgence. Indeed, it was through this "entrance" that the first explorations of the cave were made. Thanks to their courage and the few diving techniques available at the time, speleologists discovered the immensity of the Vallorbe caves. It was in 1893 that the first explorer began to travel upstream, but it was not until 1961 that the caves were discovered. This is the only known natural entrance to the caves.

At 1300-meter altitude, the Villars-sur-Ollon winter resort lies on a high plateau at the heart of the Vaud Alps. And this popular toboggan piste runs straight through the middle of this winter wonderland.

This magnificent country park boasts one of the best vantage points in Lausanne. But the panoramic views are by no means the only attribute that attracts visitors. There is a tree here that is worth a visit all on its own. This is a unique weeping willow, situated some 50 metres from the manor house, that was planted in the middle of the 19th century.

In a pleasant and welcoming setting, the Sports Centre opens its to visitors wishing to use any of its modern facilities, namely the indoor swimming pool, ice rink, multi-use sports room, climbing wall, the archery course, tennis courts, the body-building area or its cardio-vascular training facilities.

At AQUATIS Lausanne you will immerse yourself in the freshwater worlds of all 5 continents. See around 10,000 fish, reptiles and amphibians up close and learn why freshwater is so precious.

Thanks to natural barriers, the Tropiquarium permits you safely getting close to creatures from all around the world. It’s also home to several endangered species such as the Siamese crocodile, the African penguin and the Galapagos tortoise.

Located in Rathvel, near Les Paccots, this mini-zoo is especially attractive for families with young children.

Visit St-Cergue outdoor ice rink in the heart of the village.

Had enough of walking? Hop on board of the small train and explore Morges, jewel of Lake Geneva.

On the hills above Lausanne, Sauvabelin Park is a popular destination with families and nature lovers. Anyone who scales the 302 steps up to the platform of the Tower of Sauvabelin will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views.

From November to February, the town of Vevey welcomes you to its outdoor ice rink. Ice skates are available to hire on site.

The valley descent from the Berneuse to Leysin affords a breathtaking panorama. The run is suitable for a wide range of performance levels and those who find the steep sections too difficult can easily detour along the blue-marked sections.

Discover one of the most beautiful train journeys in Switzerland: The panoramic route from Lake Geneva to the Bernese Oberland. With the GoldenPass Express you can travel through 3 cantons without changing trains, past vineyards, alpine pastures and the mountain village of Gstaad.

The extraordinary means of transport that takes guests across the glacier. A pleasure for all those who want to take a ride on the eternal snows. Our two snow buses each seat 20. Available all year round, by reservation only.

The Vaudoise aréna is THE place to go for sports-related events and activities in Lausanne, whether at amateur or professional level.